When MPNZ's load shedding percentage exceeds 75%, the bar on the graph should move into a red zone. It signals the USI transmission grid is approaching peak loading and as MPNZ's load shedding percentage approaches 100% there is a reasonable likelihood of new chargeable peak periods occurring.

When the end of the bar is red MPNZ is deploying its maximum load control capability (100%). The longer MPNZ load shedding remains at 100% the more likely new chargeable peak periods will occur on the USI grid. This forms a reasonable signal for consumers to manage their load and to continue doing so until the bar on graph moves down from 100% and ceases to be red at the end.

When the whole bar is white (0%) MPNZ is not controlling any load and the grid will be operating at normal load levels. This bar is updated every 5 minutes.

If it is an addition to an existing generator the entire installation, including new generation, must be less than 10 kW.

Details of Proposed Distributed Generation

MainPower will evaluate the maximum amount of electricity that your generation is able to inject into the network to assess whether your proposed generation will exceed the capacity of your electricity connection.

Hydro

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Photo-Voltaic

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Wind

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Thermal

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Other

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Declaration

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